The Miami Marlins host Colorado on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 24-36 mark against the 27-31 Rockies in MLB betting odds action at Marlins Park.

Chris Rusin gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Colorado Rockies on Thursday; he's 2-0 on the season. The Miami Marlins, meanwhile, will counter with David Phelps, who will be looking to improve on his 2-3 mark.

Opening Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Colorado Rockies listed as underdogs of 125 at most sportsbooks, including Bovada. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at MyBookie.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.1-3 win for the Rockies. A 5.1-3 result in favor of the Rockies is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Miami Marlins bring a 24-36 record to the battle against the 27-31 Rockies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Colorado injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 27-ranked Miami Marlins and the No. 6-rated Colorado Rockies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Miami Marlins No. 23 ranked offense (3.82 runs per game) against a Colorado Rockies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 30 at 4.97 runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have been averaging 8.95 hits per game, less than the Colorado Rockies have managed so far this season (9.52 hits on average).

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